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COMMITTEE BUSINESS: Case #3: Receive Update on Pay Equity Councilmember Haas Steffen asked what brought the City out of compliance. Former Administrative Services Manager Waite Smith explained that her resignation was included in the report that was submitted but it took the pay equity office 13 months to reply and this determination is based on the report she submitted in January of 1998. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated her understanding that you can periodically run a payroll software and determine if there is a pay equity problem. Former Administrative Services Manager Waite Smith stated the City does not own that sof~are package. Councilmember Haas Steffen suggested the City obtain that software and use it periodically so staff has a good idea whether the City is in conformance. She noted the City thought this issue was resolved 13 months ago and are just now learning it is out of compliance. Former Administrative Services Manager Waite Smith stated this will have to be retroactive since the notice, which is February of 1999. Councilmember Haas Steffen suggested the pay equity compliance sof~vvare be run every six months to determine whether a problem exists. She noted that the City has no options regarding th/s matter. Motion by Mayor Gamec and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to recommend the Council direct staff to gain pay equity compliance and approve the recommendation, as submitted. Further discussion: Councilmember Anderson asked if the City has no other options, City Administrator Norman explained the rules of the union is that any time a raise is given, negotiations must be opened with all employees. Because of this, options are limited so the focus is on the non-union positions. Former Administrative Services Manager Waite Smith stated this is also the lowest cost option. Councilmember Anderson asked if there are implications showing it is a low-cost option now but may have a long-term impact of costing more. Former Administrative Services Manager Waite Smith stated the amount of non- compliance is not very much. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec and Councilmember Anderson. Voting No: None. Absent: NOne. Case #1: Receive Hiring Recommendation for Community Development Secretary Former Administrative Services Manager Waite Smith stated 27 applications were received. These applications were ranked and a list of six candidates were interviewed by three members Personnel Committee/February 23, 1999 Page 2 of 4 I I I I I I I I I I